Effect of varying levels of fertilizer on the growth, production and pest/diseases incidence on Scothch bonnet peppers (Capsicum chinense Jacq)

Effect of varying levels of fertilizer on the growth, production and pest/diseases incidence on Scothch bonnet peppers (Capsicum chinense Jacq)

1996/1997

SB950.2.A2V6 1996/1997

A preliminary study of the effect of placement methods of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers was carried out in the field in Jamaica over the last two years. It was demonstrated that application of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers as "slurry" method resulted in better growth and more fresh weight yield for both Scotch Bonnet pepper and callaloo. There was significant reduction in pest and disease incidence due to fertilizer application compared to control, which did not receive any fertilizer. The reduction in pest and disease incidence was attributed to vigor and health of the plants which received balanced nutrition. In a trip which was made by F. Eivazi to Jamaica, a meeting of the collaborators took place in the Ministry of Agriculture (for details see the trip report August 5-10, 1997). In this meeting, the objectives of year 4 study were considerably modified to reflect follow-up on nutrient management. Therefore, the year 4 trial is a follow-up to a greenhouse pot study undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture Research and Development. A similar trial is planned in a different agro-ecological zone with collaborative efforts between CARDI, MOA R&D, IICA, the 4H club and RADA/MYADP.

no.4:224-227, IPM CRSP, ANNUAL REPORT

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